Ethnic & ethics go hand in hand: India tells US
India has taken up with the US the issue of protecting Indian traditional knowledge from being patented in that country.
Commerce dept hesitant in handling wheat imports
The commerce department has written to the empowered group of ministers (eGoM) on wheat imports, asking it to reconsider the decision of making it the nodal department for importing wheat.
India seeks 50% cut in bound rates on industrial goods
India has come up with a proposal that both developed and developing countries of the WTO at least halve their existing bound tariffs on industrial goods, a plan that is likely to surprise developed members like the EU and the US.
SEZs set to be allowed to import used machinery, plants
The government has decided to allow SEZ units to import used plant or machinery without any quantitative restrictions , provided the machinery was not used by the assessee (unit-owner ) or previously used in India.
SEZ units may have service tax exemptions coming their way
Developers and units in special economic zones (SEZs) may be in for some additional service tax exemptions.
SEZ goods may get CST waiver in DTA
While supply from DTA to SEZs is exempt from CST under the SEZ Act, a similar exemption is not provided to supplies from SEZ to DTA.
520 items to get tariff shield under India-EU trade pact
Tariffs on all other items will have to be reduced to zero in 10 years from the date of implementation of the agreement.
All Fools Day rates basis for DEPB II
Reimbursement of state taxes to exporters under the new scheme replacing the duty entitlement pass book (DEPB) scheme - the popular yet controversial duty reimbursement scheme - will be on the basis of the rates prevailing on April 1, 2007.
'Non-food items need GI protection'
India wants EU to accord geographical appellations (GI) protection to non-food items like Kanjeevaram sarees and Kolhapuri chappals.
Chicago chorus
Yes, Chicago was windy all right, but it won over with the warmth of its citizens and the quirky charm of its buildings and sights.
We’ve got Visa power!
India and Pakistan have once again proved to all skeptics that when they talk business, they mean business! The signing of the new bilateral visa agreement replacing the restrictive 37 year old pact is yet...
Chinese Checkers
It may not be easy for Indians to love the Chinese. But it is impossible to hate them. Yes, they do flood us with cheap products ranging from diyas and crackers to chemicals, metals, electronics...
Economics scores over mindless patriotism
If Pakistan needed to show proof of its sincerity in wanting closer economic ties with India, it has indeed done so. It finally walked the talk this week with its Federal Cabinet agreeing to put...
Economics scores over mindless patriotism
If Pakistan needed to show proof of its sincerity in wanting closer economic ties with India, it has indeed done so. It finally walked the talk this week with its Federal Cabinet agreeing to put...
India-EU FTA–not a lost cause
The Indian media is full of stories on how the India-EU free trade agreement will not be signed during the India-EU summit in New Delhi on Friday. I wonder what made people think that the...
India-Pakistan’s MFN roller-coaster
When the Pakistani Cabinet decided on November 2 to allow grant of most favoured nation or MFN status to India that would result in removal of import restrictions, the media, as expected, went to town...
Love thy neighbour
Can we bully the Asean please?
The changed face of Doha
Make trade, not war
Bitter pill for multinationals
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